Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in UK at Warwick Engineering , 2014

Applications are invited for Engineering scholarships available for students from the Great China, South East Asia and South Asia to pursue undergraduate degree at University of Warwick. Before applying for the scholarship, candidates must have already applied to the University of Warwick, have received a valid offer from the School of Engineering and hold the university as their first/firm choice. Each scholarship is valued at 4,000 GBP. A winner of the Warwick Engineering Scholarship will not be eligible for one of Merit scholarships, worth 1,000 GBP. The application deadline is 31st July 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for the following Programmes: Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Business Management, General Engineering, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of Warwick.
Scholarship Provider: University of Warwick, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Warwick is accredited by the Association of AACSB, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of MBAs, EQUIS, European University Association, Universities UK, Nereus and Russell Group.

Eligibility: The scholarships are open to overseas domicile applicants from the Great China, South East Asia and South Asia regions who holds the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick as their firm/first choice

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from the Great China, South East Asia and South Asia can apply for these Engineering scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The scholarships are open to overseas domicile applicants from the Great China, South East Asia and South Asia regions who holds the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick as their firm/first choice. There are ten scholarships available in total, available by region as follows: 2 x Greater China, 4 x South Asia and 4 x South East Asia. Each scholarship is valued at 4,000 GBP. The scholarship is awarded for the purposes of payment of non-EU Undergraduate fees.

Number of award(s): There are ten scholarships available in total, available by region as follows: 2 x Greater China, 4 x South Asia and 4 x South East Asia.

Duration of award(s): The scholarship will be paid in term two of study.

What does it cover? Each scholarship is valued at 4,000 GBP. A winner of the Warwick Engineering Scholarship will not be eligible for one of Merit scholarships, worth 1,000 GBP.

Notification: Not Known

Online Application: The mode of applying is online. Before applying for the scholarship, candidates must have already applied to the University of Warwick, have received a valid offer from the School of Engineering and hold us as their first/firm choice. Once you have your offer (an offer with conditions is acceptable) and have confirmed us as your first/firm choice, you can apply for the scholarship with your UCAS personal id number. To apply for a Warwick Engineering Scholarship, answer the following in no more than 500 words: As part of the next generation of engineers, choose one common global challenge and suggest some innovative ways in which you will tackle the problem.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st July 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Nafasi za Masomo University of Oldenburg,Germany

Kwa wale wanaohitaji kujiunga na elimu ya juu nchini Ujerumani.

 Kuanzia B.A,Bsc,M.A mpaka Phd Watanzania tumieni nafasi hizi,

chuo kinapokea wanafunzi hata kwa vijana wa Kitanzania walio maliza kidato cha sita wana nafasi ya kujiunga na chuo hiki,maelezo zaidi,

Tafadhali wasiliana na anuani hii hapa chini:

 International Student Office

 Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

 Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118,

 26129 Oldenburg

 Germany

 Simu :+49-(0)441-798-2479

fax    : +49(0)441 7982461

 Pia fomu za maombi zinapatikana online katika link hii chini:

http://www.iso.uni-oldenburg.de/iso

FLAVIANA MATATA FOUNDATION SCHOLARS

Link za majina ya bodi ya mkopo (Loan allocation list) 2012/2013

NAOMBA CLICK HIZI LINK TAFADHALI NAJITAHIDI KU UPLOAD KADIRI NTAKAVYOWEZA ILA USHAURI MNGESUBIRI BAADAE MAANA WEBSITE YA LOAN BOARD IKO CHINI MAANA WATUMIAJI WAMEZIDI KIPIMO KWA SASA..

Nimejitahidi kuupload link karibia zote kama utakuwa na PC itakuwa vyema sana najua watu mnatumia simu itawasumbua hii kuscroll 
nafikiri hii ni njia bora kuliko kupitia website ya loan board kwa sasa maana watumiaji ni wengi sana mpaka watakapopungua..

Hatimae bodi ya mikopo yaweka majina na asilimia za kila mwombaji.

HII LINK NDIO INA 1: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 1-A (AK -DU)
Hatimae bodi ya mikopo yaweka majina na asilimia za kila mwombaji.

HIZI NDIZO LINK ANGALIA NAONA WAMEWEKA KWA VYUO KWA HIYO CHEKI CHUO CHAKO ULIKUWA ADMITTED CLICK LINK ANGALIA
1: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 1-A (AK -DU)

2: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 1-B (DU -IM)

3: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 2-A (IM -MU)

3: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 2-B (MU -RU)

4: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 3-A (RU - SJ)

5: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 3-B (SJ - SU)

6: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 4-A (SU - TU)
7: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 4-B (TU -UDOM)
8: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 5-A (UDOM -UDOM)
9: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 5-B (UDOM -UDSM)
9: 2012/13 Loans Allocations List 6 (UDSM -ZU)

Call for applications: TCRA - ICT Scholarship 2012/13

 

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
TCRA ICT SCHOLARSHIP 

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is currently inviting highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students to apply for its 2012/13 ICT scholarships. The scholarship offers Tanzania students the opportunity  to obtain degrees in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and related areas. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and interview to be conducted by the Scholarship Panel.

The Scholarship covers all university direct cost (tuition fees etc) and all student direct cost (meal, accommodation, book and stationary allowance, field practical training, special faculty requirement etc) for duration of the course, provided that they obtain good academic performance. The scholarship amount will be referenced to the maximum cost of fees and other costs for the students in public universities.

Eligibility: 

Applicants must be Tanzania citizens.

(a) Undergraduate Students: 

1. The applicant must have completed Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in the year 2012. 
2. The applicant must be admitted or intending to be admitted in any ICT related degree programs in an accredited Institution of Higher Learning in Tanzania in the 2012/13 academic year.  
3. The applicant must have obtained division one in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent. 

(b) Master Students:

1. Have an honours upper second or higher undergraduate degree from recognized University.  
2. The applicant must be admitted or intending to be admitted in any ICT related degree programs in an accredited Institution of  Higher Learning in Tanzania in 2012/13 academic year. 

(c) PhD Students: 

1. Have an honours upper second or higher undergraduate degree from recognized University.  
2. Masters degree or an equivalent Masters degree from a recognized university. 
3. The applicant must be admitted or intending to be admitted in any ICT related degree programs in an accredited Institution of  Higher Learning in Tanzania in 2012/13 academic year.  

Number per year: 
5 Undergraduate Scholarships
2 Masters Scholarships
1 PhD Scholarships  

Closing date: August 3 2012

How to apply: Application Forms can be obtained from our website www.tcra.go.tz or applicants can visit TCRA HQ or our Zanzibar office, Zone offices in Dodoma, Mbeya, Arusha, and Mwanza to obtain application forms. You can also request the same by email through : dg@tcra.go.tz

Issues by;
The Director General
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
Mawasiliano Towers,
Plot 2005/5/1/2, Block C, Sam Nujoma Road
P.O Box 474, Dar Es Salaam
Tel: +255 22 2199760 - 8; +255 22 2412011 - 2
Fax: +255 22 2412009 / +255 22 2412010
E-Mail: dg@tcra.go.tz

Catholic University of Sacred Heart offers Masters scholarship for Northern Africa,Western Africa,Eastern Africa,Southern Africa in Italy 2012

Catholic University of Sacred Heart offers Masters scholarship for Northern Africa,Western Africa,Eastern Africa,Southern Africa in Italy 2012

Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Catholic University of Sacred Heart
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:
-Bachelor Degree from a recognized university and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent if English is not the official language in your country.
-For the MBA at least three years of work experience and GMAT/GRE are required (students can apply without a GMAT/GRE score; however this test has to be taken before program commencement).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Northern Africa: Libya Egypt Western Africa: Ghana Nigeria Eastern Africa: Kenya Ethiopia Uganda Southern Africa: Republic of South Africa Botswana Zimbabwe

Scholarship Description:Catholic University of Sacred Heart, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a full or partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at UCSC’s Milan Campus.

How to Apply: Electronically

Scholarship Application Deadline: Personal Interview:August 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: UCSC Africa Scholarship at UCSC Africa Scholarship at Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Italy 2012 : 2012 2013 College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
http://scholarship-positions.com

Funding Opportunity – HIV Persistence & Eradication / Deadline: October 25, 2011

Targeted Request for Proposals (RFP):

Exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication
For complete details click here.
Eligibility: Doctoral-level investigators at nonprofit institutions worldwide
Available Funding: $250,000 Total Costs ($208,333 maximum direct costs plus up to 20% for indirect costs)
Performance Period: Two years starting February 1, 2012.
Deadline: Letters of Intent must be submitted no later than October 25, 2011
Background: This RFP solicits proposals relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly impacted the health of individuals infected with HIV-1. However, if therapy is interrupted, there is a rapid resumption of viral replication. Understanding the mechanisms by which the virus is able to persist in the face of therapy is necessary in order to identify strategies that may interrupt viral persistence and ultimately lead to viral eradication. amfAR wishes to support basic, clinical, and especially translational research exploring the mechanisms whereby HIV infection persists; the chronic nature of viral reservoirs and latency; and barriers to the eradication of HIV, with the potential goal of ultimately eliminating HIV infection.
If you are not able to access the RFP, please e-mail grants@amfar.org for assistance.

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Announcing the third annual Young Scholars in Social Movements Mini-Conference

Hosted by the Center for the Study of Social Movements, University of Notre Dame, May 4, 2012


In conjunction with the presentation of the John D. McCarthy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Scholarship in Social Movements, The Center for the Study of Social Movements at Notre Dame will be hosting a "Young Scholars" Conference the day before the award events. The recipient of the McCarthy Award, Pam Oliver, and other senior scholars visiting Notre Dame for the award presentation will serve as discussants for the conference.


We would like to invite 12 advanced graduate students and early-career faculty to present a work solidly in-progress at the conference, enjoy an opportunity to discuss their work with some of the leading scholars in the field, and meet others in the new cohort of social movement scholars. Conference attendees will also be invited to the McCarthy Award Lecture and the award banquet on May 5. The Center will pay for meals, up to three nights lodging, and contribute $500 toward travel expenses for each of the conference attendee.


The Center will select invitees from all nominations received by February 28, 2012. Nominations will be accepted for ABD graduate students and those who have held their Ph.D.s less than two years. Nominations must be written by the nominee's faculty dissertation advisor (or a suitable substitute intimately familiar with the nominee's research, if the advisor is unavailable). Nominations should include:


1. A letter of nomination.
2. The CV of the nominee.
3. A one-page abstract of the work to be presented.


Nominations should be sent via email to Rory McVeigh, Director of the Center for the Study of Social Movements, mailto:%20rmcveigh@nd.edu.

13th Annual Researching Africa Day Workshop, 3 March 2012, St Antony's College, Oxford

Researching Africa Day is an annual opportunity for researchers and graduate students to come together to critically examine and discuss their research in, on and for Africa. It provides a supportive, open and engaging
environment in which to grapple with the challenges of the often fraught research process. Open to all graduates working on Africa-related topics in the humanities and social and natural sciences, Researching Africa Day provides a forum for discussing and receiving feedback on research approaches, strategies and logistics; developing and synthesising new plans and ideas ; learning and sharing information and best practices ; and connecting with fellow colleagues.

"Researching Africa: Moving beyond researcher and researched" This year's theme aims to move beyond the dichotomous and artificial construction of the 'researcher/researched' relationship to examine the
complex and nuanced reality of navigating imbalanced academic, social and political-economic contexts for the purposes of knowledge production. The workshop is underpinned by the belief that critically engaging with peers to critically examine the means and ends of research maximises the utility and quality of our work. The best research engages with questions of power, privilege and access. Researching Africa Day will provide a platform for disentangling these issues for the purpose of improving the quality of research, its contribution to both the disciplines and the continent, and the integrity of the relationships and exchanges that constitute modern research.

We welcome papers that engage with, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• The practicalities and logistics of original research: Where do we go, what do we do when we get there, and how long should we stay?
• Theory and methods: Methodological innovations, good practices, applications and critique. What do different methods offer and how can they be adapted, or not, to diverse African research contexts? How do we define 'the field' and is original research inherently 'fieldwork'? To what extent should findings privilege what is learned or observed in Africa, versus the Ivory Tower?
  

• - Ethics and the social context: Research, and the production, dissemination an recording of knowledge are inherently fraught processes embedded in and reproductive of social, political and economic power dynamics. To pretend otherwise is a convenient untruth. However, as graduate and post-graduate researchers are often still sorting out their own thoughts, feelings, approaches and standards, whilst implicating others and inserting themselves into dynamic, changing, and often obtuse social contexts. What happens when researchers try to realise good intentions? How do we balance building relationships with the transactional nature of gaining access to and extracting information? What are the ethics of respecting or deconstructing the researcher/researched dichotomy? To what extent can these social dynamics be controlled by researchers, and to what extent should they?
• - Knowledge production, reciprocity and accountability: What stories, histories and her-stories do we choose to legitimise and how do we moderate the potential impact and influence our work might have? Does the researcher have a responsibility to protect 'vulnerable subjects'; can they? How do we distil and write our thoughts and ideas effectively - and efficiently? Once written, or published, to what extent can knowledge be shared, expanded and
• further developed? WhereŠin Africa, in the Ivory Tower, in policy circles? What do we do when we achieve our own ends, or when 'returning' one's data and papers to communities is not what the participants and colleagues want?

* * * * *
Papers and panels can be proposed according to the above topics or related to this year's theme. Although all papers should engage with the particular needs and issues faced in researching Africa, comparative and global
perspectives, in relation to the theme, are welcomed. Presentations should promote a constructive and open debate, and special attention will be paid to creating opportunities for robust discussion. To this end, candour and contributions grounded in personal experience and constructive self-reflection and critique are particularly welcomed at Researching Africa Day. It is not necessary to have conducted formal research in Africa to
submit a paper.

Abstracts should be 200-500 words and must be submitted by 20 January 2012. Accepted papers will be grouped into panels and authors will be contacted shortly thereafter. Full papers will be requested by late February so that they can be made available to panel chairs and fellow presenters before the workshop.

Participants are welcome from all universities and, whilst specific funds are not available to reimburse travel expenses, exceptional appeals for assistance will be considered. Please contact relevant bodies at your home
institution first.

Please circulate widely to colleagues and listservs.

Address abstract submissions and inquiries to:
<mailto:Researching.Africa.Day@gmail.com>Researching.Africa.Day@gmail.com
Zoe Marks and Franziska Rueedi
Organisers, Researching Africa Day 2012

AHRC (UK) PhD Scholarships at the Department of History, University of Hull, UK

 AHRC-Funded PhD Studentship in History, University of Hull

The History Departments at the Universities of Hull and Huddersfield invite high-quality proposals from applicants for two AHRC-funded PhD studentships tenable for three years from 1 October 2012. One award will be held at Hull and the other at Huddersfield, with optional access to facilities and research support at the other consortium institution.


Applicants, who should hold at least a good undergraduate, and preferably a Master's qualification (or be completing their programme), may offer a proposal from any area of History from the medieval to the contemporary. Hull would, however, particularly welcome proposals which correspond with the department's research strengths in the areas of maritime, environmental, European, military, slavery or business history, while Huddersfield welcomes proposals in English medieval and early modern history and modern British history.


How to Apply


Applicants must ensure they meet the AHRC's eligibility criteria: (http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/GuidetoStudentFunding.pdf)


Please download the application and reference forms from:

http://www2.hull.ac.uk/student/admissions/postgraduate/howtoapply.aspx

and return them, completed, to:

The Postgraduate Admissions Office,

University of Hull,

Hull HU6 7RX

You should clearly indicate on the form that you are applying for an AHRC studentship, and submit a research proposal of not more than two sides of A4, covering the following headings:

Title of proposal research

Scope of research (texts/dates to be covered)

Research questions and context (key research already done in this area)

Critical methodology

Chapter outlines


Please contact Dr D.J. Starkey at Hull (d.j.starkey@hull.ac.uk ) or Professor Paul Ward at Huddersfield (paul.ward@hud.ac.uk ) for further guidance or questions


Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 17 February 2012

Interviews will be held during March 2012

International Congress on Cooperation and Education: Africa and the World

II INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON COOPERATION AND EDUCATION

COOPERATION AND EDUCATION: AFRICA AND TE WORLD

5th and 6th July 2012 | ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon

Call for PANELS – II COOPEDU



We are pleased to invite interested panel organizers to submit proposals for inclusion in II INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON COOPERATION AND EDUCATION (II COOPEDU).

II COOPEDU http://www.coopedu.cea.iscte.pt/ is organized by the Centro de Estudos Africanos do Instituto Universitário de Lisboa http://cea.iscte.pt/ (Center of African Studies, ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon) and by the Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Leiria http://www.ipleiria.pt/(School of Higher Education, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria). The overall theme of the congress is COOPERATION AND EDUCATION: AFRICA AND THE WORLD. The main goal is to extend and deepen the issues addressed in I COOPEDU (4-5 February 2010, ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon), forging continuity in reflections on cooperation in educational issues between countries in Africa and those in other regions and continents.

The II COOPEDU Organizing Committee invites panel organizers to submit proposals. Panels may comprise one or two sessions depending on the number of papers that will be presented. Each session (2 hours) will consist of four or five papers, with a chair and a discussant or two chairs.

In light of the scope and diversity of a Congress about cooperation in education in Africa on a global scale, we welcome other proposals, and would suggest that the panels are organized around the following major analytical axes:

  1.  Local, national and international languages: challenges, opportunities and risks;
  2.  Education reforms, standardized procedures and systems and their implications;
  3.  Management and ownership of schooling and knowledge (public, private and cooperative);
  4.  The role of civil society in education and training;
  5.  International circulation of students, teachers and researchers: networking and partnerships.

The official Congress languages are Portuguese and English. Submissions should be in English or in Portuguese and English and include:

  *  Panel title;
  *  Name(s), affiliation(s), e-mail of panel proposer(s);
  *  A 3000 character (maximum) outline describing the panel topic.

The panels will be selected by the Scientific Committee and will be made public the 4th of March 2012.

Submissions should be made in pdf-format to coopedu.cea@iscte.pt<http://uk.mc1613.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=coopedu.cea@iscte.pt>. The deadline for panel proposals is 1st February 2012.

International Fellowships Programme for women

 INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME


 The Japanese Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing its 2012 International Fellowships Programme for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the
post-graduate level in Japan. The period of the award will be for 3-6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013. Please read the Guidelines below before applying on the application form provided.

 AMOUNT OF FELLOWSHIP

500,000–1,000,000 per grantee. The amount granted will vary depending on duration of stay in Japan and the nature of the work. One-third of the amount will be given to the grantee upon arrival in Japan.

PERIOD OF AWARD
 For 3–6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013.

 QUALIFICATIONS
 ＊ Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan
 ＊ Applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor's degree
 ＊ Applicant's proposed plan of study or research must be one that will advance her professional competence and that requires being undertaken in Japan
 ＊ Applicant must be accepted by a Japanese institution at which she proposes to undertake study/research.

 DOCUMENTS & MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED
＊ Designated Application Form（which can be downloaded from this website or JAUW）
＊ Three letters of recommendation written by persons who are well acquainted with the applicant's work. If she is a member of a National Federation or Association of IFUW, she may substitute one of the three persons with the president of her Federation or Association
＊ A copy of the letter of acceptance by the Japanese institution at which the applicant proposes to undertake study/research or other supporting documents
＊ Medical certificate of health
＊ Summary of published works (articles, theses, books up to three) in English.

 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
 For 2012-2013, April 20, 2012 - Postmark Deadline. The committee will not accept any applications or supporting documents that are submitted after the deadline.

Completed application forms with all required documents and materials should be enclosed in one envelope and posted (e-mail not acceptable ) to:

Ms Kazuko Hirano
Chairperson of International Fellowship Committee
Japanese Association of University Women
11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0017, JAPAN
TEL:( 81 3) 3358 2882 FAX: (81 3) 3358 2889
 E-mail: jauw@jauw.org

 http://www.afgwnsw.org.au/pdf/2011_Dec/2012%20International%20Fellowship%20of%20JAUW%20GUIDELINES.pdf

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Global History of Medicine Brown University

Global History of Medicine Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012-14

Cogut Center for the Humanities and History Department

Brown University

The Cogut Center and Department of History at Brown University invite applications for a two-year Mellon post-doctoral fellowship in the Global History of Medicine. The field is defined as any sub-set of the history of
medicine that explores connections or interactions in more than one region, or that compares the history of medicine between two or more regions.

Applicants must have received their degrees from institutions other than Brown within the last five (5) years. The successful candidate must show exceptional scholarly promise and will be expected to teach one course a
semester to complement courses in the history of medicine already offered at the university (these will be listed by the History Department and cross-listed with the Cogut Center).

The Fellow will also be affiliated with the Cogut Center, where s/he will participate in Center activities as appropriate to their research. Fellows have the opportunity to interact with Brown faculty affiliated with the
Center, to participate in fellows' seminars, lectures, and conferences, and to participate in the planning of working groups and large-scale seminars on various topics. The Center seeks to provide a stimulating scholarly
environment in which to pursue research, develop new interdisciplinary connections, and network with others.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. Receipt of the Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment. Fellows receive stipends of $52,000 and $54,080 in their 1st and 2nd years,
respectively, plus standard fellows' benefits and a $2,000 per year research budget.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference, by February 3, 2012, to

Prof Harold
J. Cook, Department of History,
 Box N, Brown University, Providence, RI
02912.
Brown University is an EEO/AA employer.

Women, minorities, andinternational scholars are encouraged to apply.

Submitted by Hal Cook: Harold_Cook@brown.edu

MA & PhD Scholarship in Leadership

Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships thus open the way to a world-class graduate education for emerging scholars from countries with developing educational systems. Fellows would be supported to pursue research and study that would enhance and support contributions already made and which would be of particular use when they return home to apply their new gained skills and/or knowledge. Recipients would be individuals with an appropriate academic background and who have an established records of contribution to the development of a civil and sustainable society in their home country through professional, academic or volunteer work. Two new fellowships will be offered each year. The Annual Value of this scholarship is $16,000 per year plus tuition for four years Award Status: Active Deadline:Check with graduate program (likely mid-January 2012) Eligibility Applicants must: Hold a student visa at the beginning of the fellowship funding period Be a citizen of a developing country (see list of eligible countries) Have shown outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country Be starting a PhD or DMA program at UBC in May 2011, Sep 2011, or Jan 2012 Be starting their first doctoral degree Application packages must be received by the Faculty of Graduate Studies by 4:00pm on Friday, January 27, 2012. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Source Link: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/graduate-global-leadership-fellowship

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Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries

 The International Peace Research Association (IPRA) is requesting applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from developing countries.

The fellowship is named after Dorothy Senesh who was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband Lawrence established this fellowship following her death in 1989. The first award was made at the IPRA 25th Anniversary meeting, July 1990, in Groningen, Netherlands and has been made biennially since. The twelfth award will be made at the 24th biennial IPRA meeting in Japan.

The Dorothy Senesh Fellowship is available to women from developing countries who have completed a Bachelor's degree, who have been accepted into a graduate program and whose graduate work is to be focused on issues related to the goals of IPRA. Funds will only be dispersed when the selectedcandidate is admitted into a graduate program. Awards are considered based on need; therefore students with substantial funding sources are less likelyto be considered for the award.

 Applications are due by January 15, 2012. For more information: http://www.iprafoundation.org/senesh2012announce.shtml

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. About 120 scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2012. The scholarship covers both living costs and tuition fees.

Please note that in order to apply for a Swedish Institute Study scholarship the student must first be admitted to a Swedish university/university college. The application period for study programs opens 1 December, 2011.

The application period for Swedish Institute Study scholarship will be March 14-25, 2012.


Pse follow the link below  for more information:
http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/

Interview Tips:10 Good Ways to 'Tell Me About Yourself'

You know it's coming.
It's the most feared question during any job interview: Do you think I would look good in a cowboy hat?
Just kidding. The real question is: Can you tell me about yourself?
Blecch. What a boring, vague, open-ended question. Who likes answering that?
I know. I'm with you. But unfortunately, hiring managers and executive recruiters ask the question. Even if you're not interviewing and you're out networking in the community — you need to be ready to hear it and answer it. At all times.
Now, before I share a list of 10 memorable answers, consider the two essential elements behind the answers:
The medium is the message. The interviewer cares less about your answer to this question and more about the confidence, enthusiasm and passion with which you answer it.
The speed of the response is the response. The biggest mistake you could make is pausing, stalling or fumbling at the onset of your answer, thus demonstrating a lack of self-awareness and self-esteem.
Next time you're faced with the dreaded, "Tell me about yourself…" question, try these:

1. "I can summarize who I am in three words." Grabs their attention immediately. Demonstrates your ability to be concise, creative and compelling.
2. "The quotation I live my life by is…" Proves that personal development is an essential part of your growth plan. Also shows your ability to motivate yourself.
3. "My personal philosophy is…" Companies hire athletes – not shortstops. This line indicates your position as a thinker, not just an employee.
4. "People who know me best say that I'm…" This response offers insight into your own level of self-awareness.
5. "Well, I googled myself this morning, and here's what I found…" Tech-savvy, fun, cool people would say this. Unexpected and memorable.
6. "My passion is…" People don't care what you do – people care who you are. And what you're passionate about is who you are. Plus, passion unearths enthusiasm.
7. "When I was seven years old, I always wanted to be…" An answer like this shows that you've been preparing for this job your whole life, not just the night before.
8. "If Hollywood made a move about my life, it would be called…" Engaging, interesting and entertaining.
9. "Can I show you, instead of tell you?" Then, pull something out of your pocket that represents who you are. Who could resist this answer? Who could forget this answer?
10. "The compliment people give me most frequently is…" Almost like a testimonial, this response also indicates self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Keep in mind that these examples are just the opener. The secret is thinking how you will follow up each answer with relevant, interesting and concise explanations that make the already bored interviewer look up from his stale coffee and think, "Wow! That's the best answer I've heard all day!"
Ultimately it's about answering quickly, it's about speaking creatively and it's about breaking people's patterns.

I understand your fear with such answers. Responses like these are risky, unexpected and unorthodox. And that's exactly why they work.

Otherwise you become (yet another) non-entity in the gray mass of blah, blah, blah.

You're hireable because of your answers. When people ask you to tell them about yourself, make them glad they asked.

Source: Ladders.

University of Nottingham announce Dean of Engineering Research Scholarship for International Excellence 2012, UK

Study Subject(s):Architecture & Urbanism Electrical Systems and Optics Energy and Sustainability Infrastructure and Geomatics Manufacturing Materials, Mechanics and Structures Process and Environmental Engineering
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: University of Nottingham
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
• Candidates should have a first class degree or MSc with distinction (or international equivalent)
• The closing dates for applications are 24 February 2012 and 29 June 2012. Applicants may only apply once.
• Applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full-time research degree programme at The University of Nottingham UK Campus from September 2012
• Applicants must be classified as an 'overseas' student for fees purposes.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Twenty prestigious scholarships are available to outstanding international students registering on research degrees within the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Nottingham from September 2012. • Ten full tuition fee scholarships worth up to £15, 720 per year of study (based on 2012/2013 fees) • Ten full tuition fee scholarships with stipend for the most outstanding candidates only. Stipends are worth £700 per month • Up to a maximum of three years The high value of this award reflects the University's aim to attract the best students from around the world and to support them during their study.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing dates for applications are 24 February 2012 and 29 June 2012.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships

 

The University of Sheffield has been given a substantial grant to enhance postgraduate research, thanks to the Wolfson Foundation, a charity that awards grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education, and the arts and humanities.

Sheffield is one of only nine universities across the UK selected to take part in a pilot funding programme of postgraduate scholarships. Sheffield has been selected due to its track record in research excellence and proven success in attracting promising postgraduate students.

The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships will be available in the broad subject areas of history, literature and languages. The scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential to make an impact on one of these fields and to be future academic leaders. They will be awarded solely on merit to students aspiring to an academic career.

The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships pay:

• tuition fees
• an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend of £15,000
• a Research Training Support Grant (amount to be confirmed) for study visits, conferences, books, consumables and equipment.

These scholarships fund up to three years full-time or six years part-time study, subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility

• You should have a strong academic record, including a first class or upper second class undergraduate degree and a Masters degree in a field of study relevant to your research (or equivalent qualifications).
• You should be applying to start your first year of study on a full-time or part-time PhD with the University in the 2012-13 academic year (i.e. after 1st August 2012, exact start date to be agreed with your supervisor/ department) on a project which falls into one of the broad categories of history, literature or languages.
• Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

ApplicationsApplications for 2012-13 entry are now open. Please see the Application Process page for details.

Closing date: 3 February 2012.

Further InformationShould you have any questions please email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk

source:  www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/wolfson

UCL offers Graduate Research Scholarships for Cross Disciplinary Training, UK 2012-2013

University College London offers Graduate Research Scholarships for Cross Disciplinary Training for UK/EU and Overseas Students, 2012-2012

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by UCL

Course Level:MPhil/PhD and EngD

Scholarship Provider: University College London

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

-in receipt of the offer of admission to or currently registered at UCL for full-time MPhil/PhD or EngD research, and;

-in receipt of three years funding for their normal MPhil/PhD or EngD programme.

-Where the student is in receipt of a scholarship or funding e.g. from a Research Council, written permission for the arrangement must be sought from the relevant body.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes, UK, EU and Overseas students can apply.

Scholarship Description: Up to four scholarships annually are available to full-time UCL MPhil/PhD and EngD students from any country wishing to spend an additional year of their MPhil/PhD or EngD in another UCL department acquiring research skills and knowledge from a different discipline, which can be applied in their normal area of research. Training should be of one year’s duration to permit sustained exposure to the new discipline. The scholarships can be taken at any point during the MPhil/PhD or EngD programme.

How to Apply: By post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 24 February 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: UCL offers Graduate Research Scholarships for Cross Disciplinary Training, UK 2012-2013 : College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
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